Description
This vibrant Shrimp and Avocado Bowl is the ultimate summer meal—featuring juicy grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, a zesty mango salsa, and a lime-chili sauce that ties it all together over warm rice. It’s fresh, satisfying, and perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
12 large shrimp
1 ripe avocado
1 mango, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 small jalapeño or chili, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice (divided)
1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel and devein the shrimp. Toss them in olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
2. Grill shrimp on a hot grill or pan for about 2 minutes per side until charred and fully cooked.
3. Dice mango, tomato, red onion, and chili. Mix with cilantro and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Add salt to taste.
4. In a blender or bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tablespoon lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Blend or whisk until smooth.
5. Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff and keep warm.
6. Assemble bowls: start with a base of rice, then top with shrimp, avocado slices, mango salsa, and a generous drizzle of lime-chili sauce.
Notes
For deeper flavor, let the shrimp marinate overnight.
Use a ripe but firm avocado to hold its shape in the bowl.
Add extra lime juice to the salsa or sauce if you like it more citrusy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Shrimp bowl, mango salsa, avocado rice bowl